2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Ford Ikon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 495 kg more than 2006 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon. 2006 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Ford Ikon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Ikon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 48 L |